TV channels & antenna towers in Pleasant Hills, Maryland
Pleasant Hills has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDD-LD, 8.6 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Pleasant Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 17 mi | 234° SW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 17 mi | 234° SW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 17 mi | 234° SW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 17 mi | 234° SW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 17 mi | 234° SW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 40 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 52 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 52 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Manassas, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 52 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Arlington, VA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 65 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | York, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Pleasant Hills
Pleasant Hills, Maryland has a population of about 3,380. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 28 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Pleasant Hills, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 32 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 21 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 11 (WBAL-TV), Fox on channel 45 (WBFF), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 54 (WNUV), ION on channel 66 (WPXW-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WZDC-CD), Univision on channel 14 (WFDC-DT) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 9 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Pleasant Hills
Point your antenna SW, at about 234°. The main network towers for Pleasant Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WNUV, WBFF, WJZ-TV, WMAR-TV and WBAL-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles southwest of Pleasant Hills (234° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pleasant Hills at fair strength or better, 76% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pleasant Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pleasant Hills
The farthest main network tower for Pleasant Hills is WBAL-TV (NBC), 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WETA-TV (PBS), 52 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Pleasant Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWDD-LDLow power | 8.6 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 9.1 mi | 286° WNW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 12 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Towson, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 17 mi | 234° SW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 21 mi | 264° W | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 31 mi | 341° NNW | Weak | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 31 mi | 341° NNW | Weak | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WMPTFull power | 34 mi | 200° SSW | Good | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 34 mi | 200° SSW | Weak | Lake Shore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 38 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| W13DW-DLow power | 40 mi | 156° SSE | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 40 mi | 156° SSE | Weak | Dover, DE |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 43 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 49 mi | 227° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 51 mi | 253° WSW | Weak | Frederick, MD |
| WJALFull power | 52 mi | 225° SW | Weak | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 52 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 52 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 52 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 52 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 52 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 52 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 57 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Lancaster, PA |
| W14DK-DLow power | 61 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 61 mi | 227° SW | Poor | Fairfax, VA |
How Pleasant Hills compares with the rest of Maryland
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Pleasant Hills ranks 273rd of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
22% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bel Air South, 4.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pleasant Hills: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 234° SW, the direction of WBAL-TV (NBC), 17 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 25 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Pleasant Hills, MD?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Pleasant Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Pleasant Hills, MD?
CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Pleasant Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pleasant Hills, MD?
NBC is on channel 11 from WBAL-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Pleasant Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Pleasant Hills, MD?
Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Pleasant Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Pleasant Hills, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles SW of Pleasant Hills. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pleasant Hills?
51 transmitters within 70 miles of Pleasant Hills; around 25 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Pleasant Hills?
Point your antenna SW, at about 234°. The main network towers for Pleasant Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pleasant Hills?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up PBS from up to 52 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pleasant Hills?
WETA-TV (PBS), 52 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Pleasant Hills?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Maryland cities
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- Bel Air South4.3 mi
- Bel Air4.6 mi
- North Bel Air4.7 mi
- South Bel Air4.8 mi
- Bel Air North5.3 mi
- Perry Hall5.9 mi
- Edgewood6.8 mi
- White Marsh6.9 mi
- Riverside8.2 mi
- Carney9.1 mi
- Bowleys Quarters10.0 mi
- Middle River10 mi
- Overlea10 mi
- Parkville10 mi
- Rossville11 mi
- Hampton11 mi
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More: all TV stations in Maryland · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pleasant Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.